Overall Impression
A highly-attenuated pale lager without strong flavors, typically well-balanced and highly carbonated. Served cold, it is refreshing and thirst-quenching.
Aroma
Low to medium-low grainy-malty or slightly corny-sweet malt aroma. Very low to medium spicy, floral, or herbal hop aroma. Clean fermentation profile.
Appearance
Pale straw to gold color. White, frothy head may not be long lasting. Very clear.
Flavor
Low to moderate levels of grainy-malt flavor, medium-low to medium bitterness, with a crisp, dry, well-attenuated finish. The grain character can be somewhat neutral, or show a light bready-crackery quality. Moderate corny or malty sweetness optional. Medium floral, spicy, or herbal hop flavor optional. Balance may vary from slightly malty to slightly bitter, but is usually relatively close to even. Neutral aftertaste with light malt and sometimes hop flavors.
Mouthfeel
Light to medium body. Moderately high to highly carbonated. Can have a slight carbonic bite on the tongue.
Vital Statistics
- IBU
- 18 - 25
- SRM
- 2 - 6
- ABV
- 4.5% - 6%
Commercial Examples
- Asahi Super Dry
- Birra Moretti